Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels vs Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels

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  • 47specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 38identical
  • 60known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 166 W more satellite speakers RMS power than the Philips HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels (332 W vs 166 W). The Philips HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 2 more satellite speakers than the Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels (4 vs 2). The Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels has 27 x 83 x 103 mm more center speaker dimensions (WxDxH) than the Philips HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels (341 x 83 x 103 mm vs 314 x 83 x 103 mm). Audio formats supported: AAC, FLAC, MKA, MP3, WMA on the Philips HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels, AAC, MKA, MP3, WMA on the Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels. Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH): 100 x 130 x 229 mm on the Philips HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels, 100 x 101 x 1178 mm on the Philips HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels.

  • Audio formats supported
    • HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:AAC, FLAC, MKA, MP3, WMA
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:AAC, MKA, MP3, WMA
  • Satellite speakers RMS power
    • HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:166 W
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:332 W
  • Number of satellite speakers
    • HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:4
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:2
  • Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)
    • HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:100 x 130 x 229 mm
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:100 x 101 x 1178 mm
  • Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)
    • HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:314 x 83 x 103 mm
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:341 x 83 x 103 mm
  • Package weight
    • HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:13.2 kg
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:20.4 kg
  • Image formats supported
    • HTB5520/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:GIF, JPG, PNG
    • HTB5550/98 home cinema system 5.1 channels:GIF, JPEG XR, JPG

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Comparison of HTB5520/98, HTB5550/98
107 specifications
Optical driveidentical
Optical disc player typeBlu-Ray playerBlu-Ray player
Disc types supportedBD, BD-R, BD-RE, CD, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RWBD, BD-R, BD-RE, CD, CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Playback disc formatsKnown for oneSVCD, VCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
3DYesYes
Video formats supportedDiffersAVCHD, AVI, DIVX, DIVX HD, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MPG, RMVBAVI, DIVX, MKV, MP4, MPEG, MPG
Full HDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Progressive scanKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio output channels5.1 channels5.1 channels
RMS rated power1000 W1000 W
Audio decodersDiffersDTS Digital Plus, DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby TrueHDDTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD
Audio formats supportedDiffersAAC, FLAC, MKA, MP3, WMAAAC, MKA, MP3, WMA
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one10%Unknown — not stated by the source
MP3 bit rates32 - 320 Kbit/s32 - 320 Kbit/s
Audio Return Channel (ARC)YesYes
Sound enhancement technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Radioidentical
FM radioYesYes
Supported radio bandsFMFM
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker frequency range150 - 20000 Hz150 - 20000 Hz
Center speaker impedance3 Ω3 Ω
Center speaker peak powerKnown for one166 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source166 W
Satellite speakers2 differ
Satellite speakers RMS powerDiffers166 W332 W
Number of satellite speakersDiffers42
Satellite speaker frequency range150 - 20000 Hz150 - 20000 Hz
Satellite speaker impedance3 Ω3 Ω
Wireless satellite speakersYesYes
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer typePassive subwooferPassive subwoofer
Subwoofer RMS power166 W166 W
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)20.3 cm (8")20.3 cm (8")
Subwoofer frequency range20 - 150 Hz20 - 150 Hz
Subwoofer impedance3 Ω3 Ω
Bass adjustmentKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
BluetoothYesYes
Ethernet LANYesYes
Near Field Communication (NFC)YesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
HDMI inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDMI outputs11
SCART ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
AUX inYesYes
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial in11
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical in11
Digital audio optical outKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
FM antennaKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inYesYes
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)160 W160 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one110-240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W
Supported batteriesKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Main unit dimensions (WxDxH)435 x 291 x 58 mm435 x 291 x 58 mm
Main unit weightKnown for one11.7 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs100 x 130 x 229 mm100 x 101 x 1178 mm
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Differs314 x 83 x 103 mm341 x 83 x 103 mm
Satellite speaker dimensions (WxDxH)100 x 125 x 192 mm100 x 125 x 192 mm
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)230 x 310 x 370 mm230 x 310 x 370 mm
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers13.2 kg20.4 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one536 x 374 x 493 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source946 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source376 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source430 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneAC, HDMIUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)EasyLinkEasyLink
Other features1 differ
Battery typeKnown for oneAAAUnknown — not stated by the source
Deep colour supportYesYes
Image formats supportedDiffersGIF, JPG, PNGGIF, JPEG XR, JPG
MiracastYesYes
Package typeKnown for oneCartonUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless connectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Picture enhancementKnown for oneRotate, Zoom, HD (720p, 1080i, 1080p/ 24fps)Unknown — not stated by the source
AirPlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Centre speaker dimensions (WxHxD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source314 x 103 x 83 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source280 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source58 mm
Package tare weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.08 kg
Power supply input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Power supply input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source110 - 240 V
QuantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Video compression formatsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVCHD, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.55 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source435 mm
Subwoofer dimensions (WxHxD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source230 x 370 x 310 mm
Outer cartonidentical
Tare weight outer cartonKnown for one1.51 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (cm) outer cartonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source43 cm
Length (cm) outer cartonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source94.6 cm
Quantity outer cartonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Width (cm) outer cartonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.6 cm
Technical detailsidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
KaraokeYesYes
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Night modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
SlideshowKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Type of shelf-placementKnown for oneLayingUnknown — not stated by the source
PowerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 W
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20.4 kg

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